Hit the ground running or face danger of revolution- Asantehene fears for next government
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, has warned that whoever wins the December 7 Presidential election has no choice but to hit the ground running in rallying the nation toward addressing the prevailing economic difficulties or risk the danger of a revolution that would shatter any aspirations. In doing so, the Asantehene suggested […]
Momo transactions increase to 728 million; Value rises to Ghc298.6bn – BoG
Data from the Bank of Ghana (Bog), indicates a notable rise in Mobile Money transactions, reflecting the growing adoption of digital financial services across the country. The total number of mobile money transactions increased from 705 million in September 2024 to 728 million in October 2024, marking a significant surge within a month. This rise […]
9,030 voters in Volta Region taking part in Special Voting
By Edzorna Francis Mensah A total of Nine Thousand and Twenty-Six people (9,030) are expected to participate in the ongoing Special Voting Exercise ahead of December 7, 2024. For eighteen (18) constituencies, Ho Central has the highest voter population with one thousand five hundred and sixty-three (1,563) followed by Ketu South with one thousand, two […]
Propagate NDC’s messages of hope ahead of December polls – Fiifi Kwetey
Mr Fiifi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on party supporters in the Volta Region to tell others about the NDC’s campaign messages of hope ahead of the 2024 general elections. He said the NDC winning the December polls would serve as an opportunity to correct many wrongs that had […]
No military personnel will be stationed at polling stations- GAF clarifies
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), has assured Ghanaians that soldiers will not be stationed at polling stations during the December 7 polls. In a statement released on December 1, 2024, ahead of the elections, GAF noted that the military will only be deployed upon a formal request from the Ghana Police Service […]
Chieftaincy Institution Vital in Ghana’s Modern Governance – Retired Supreme Court Justice Jones Dotse
By Jones Anlimah The relevance of the chieftaincy institution in Ghana’s modern governance took centre stage at the 2nd Annual Memorial Lecture held in honour of the late Togbega Noagbesenu III, Fiaga of the Awate Traditional Area (1974-2021). Speaking on the theme, “The Relevance of the Chieftaincy Institution in Ghana in Contemporary Times,” His Lordship […]
Norvisi Festival 40th Anniversary: A Call for Youth Development Through Technology
By Jones Anlimah As part of efforts to empower the youth and provide them with constructive pathways for growth, the Tanyigbe Traditional Area is focusing on the establishment of an ICT and Youth Development Resource Centre. According to the Paramount Chief of the area, Togbe Kodi Adiko VI, the initiative aims to address pressing issues […]
Anfoega traditional leaders take decisive stand to end child marriage
By Jones Anlimah The Anfoega Traditional Area has taken a decisive stand to end child marriage. Traditional leaders of the area have pledged to protect the rights of children, especially girls, and safeguard their future. The decision is spearheaded by the paramount chief of the area, Togbe Teprehodo, and is backed by chiefs, queen mothers, […]
Be aware of economic realities and vote for change- Prof Opoku-Agyemang
The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on the security services, media practitioners, and other agencies participating in Monday’s special voting exercise to consider the economic hardships in the country and vote for the NDC. Speaking to journalists, following an open day with Muslim students in […]
Hohoe Sports Stadium Officially Commissioned
By Tilda Acorlor In a vibrant and colourful opening ceremony, the Hohoe Sports Stadium was officially commissioned in front of a packed crowd of over 7,000 enthusiastic spectators. This marks a significant achievement in the development of sports in the Volta Region. The construction of the Hohoe Stadium took several years and has been highly […]
EC reschedules special voting in Eastern and Western regions after ballot issue
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Electoral Commission (EC) has postponed the special voting exercise for the Eastern and Western Regions to Thursday, December 5, after recalling ballot papers due to a reported issue. Jean Mensa, Chairperson of the EC, announced at a press briefing on Sunday, December 1, that a single defaced ballot paper had been […]
Police probe incident involving incident of NDC running mate in Eastern Region
The Ghana Police Service says it has begun an investigation into an incident involving the convoy of Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Friday, 29th November 2024. According to the Police, preliminary report indicates that the incident occurred between Akuse and Kpong, along the Akosombo-Accra Highway in […]
Ho Customs Division of GRA destroys seized goods
The Ho Sector Command of the Customs Division, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has destroyed illegally imported goods, which were seized from a trader at Asikumah. The 680 cartons of Vody Vodka energy mix were destroyed by a team from the Ho Municipal Environmental Office and monitored by officials from the Food and Drugs Authority and […]
First Lady constructs basic school for Wiaboman Community in Weija Gbawe Constituency
Story by Doreen Ampofo The first lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has constructed a new basic school for residents of Wiaboman, a community in the Weija-Gbawe Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. The fully furnished public school, which was built by the Rebecca Foundation, follows a request by the chief of the community in 2020. Before […]
